UPSC History The Gupta Empire Question Bank Gupta and Post Gupta: Hunas, Vardhanas

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    Consider the followdng statements:
    1. Chandragupta I was the first ruler of the Gupt dynasty.
    2. Srigupta was the founder of Gupta dynasty.
    3. Chandragupta I was the first ruler of the Gupt dynasty who assume the title of 'Maharajadhiraja'?
    4. Bay ana Hoard the biggest hoard of Gupta gold coins
    Which of the above statements are correct?

    A)  1, 2 and 4

    B)  1, 3 and 4

    C)  2, 3 and 4

    D)  2 and 4

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

     Srigupta was the founder of Gupta dynasty. The Poona copper inscription of Prabhavati Gupta describes that Srigupta as the Adhiraja of Gupta dynasty. Portion of northern or central Bengal might have been the home of Guptas then. Chandragupta-I was the first ruler of the Gupta dynasty who assume the title of Maharajadhiraj. The title Maharajadhiraja itself explains that Chandragupta-I was a power ful Gupta king, the conquests might have been the strong reasons for the tide. It is certain now that Chandragupta was raised by his Lichchhavi connection from the rank of local chief to a dignity that justified him to assume the title Maharajadhiraja. Chandragupta-I was the first ruler of the Gupta dynasty who assume the title of Maharajadhiraja.


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